[Jobs] National Certification in Literary Braille

[David Andrews]

Yes, this is not transcriber or proof reader certification but a 
competency test.

Dave

At 11:45 AM 5/14/2008, you wrote:
>Okay, this post confuses me.  Is this different from the literary
>transcription certification that is now done by the NFB, that was done by
>the NLS?
>
>I ask because I have recently sent my manuscript off to the NFB to be graded
>for the transcription certification.
>
>Could someone please explain the differences between the certifications if
>they are not the same thing?
>
>Thanks,
>Michael Baldwin
>
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>Andrews
>Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:35 AM
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>Subject: [Jobs] National Certification in Literary Braille
>
>
> >From: "Edward Bell" <ebell at latech.edu>
> >To: "Rehab Mailing list" <rehab at nfbnet.org>,
> >    "NOMC mailing list" <nomc at nbpcb.org>
> >Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:35:56 -0500
> >Subject: [rehab] National Certification in Literary Braille
> >
> >****Attention Blindness Professionals and all interested**** in shaping
> >the future of Braille literacy
> >
> >The National Blindness Professional
> >Certification Board (NBPCB) is pleased to offer the
> >
> >
> >NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB)
> >
> >What and Who:
> >
> >As of March 2007, the National Literary Braille Competency Test (NLBCT)
> >formerly administered by the National Library Service (NLS), is solely
> >administered by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board
> >(NBPCB). The resulting benefit of this conversion is that candidates
> >who successfully pass all four sections of the test, are eligible to
> >receive the National Certification in Literary Braille (NCLB). This is
> >a professional credential, which entitles certificants the right to
> >present their certification to employers, and to bear the NCLB title.
> >
> >The NCLB exam is not aimed at transcribers.
> >Rather, it is a valid test of a person's ability to competently read,
> >write, and understand contracted, literary Braille, and is being
> >targeted to all individuals who teach Braille professionally, and/or
> >those seeking to be credentialed in this area.
> >
> >When and Where:
> >
> >The next scheduled test for 2008 will be held in Dallas, Texas on
> >Monday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 1, from 1:00-5:00 on both days. Note
> >that sections one and two will be offered on Monday, and sections three
> >and four will be offered on Tuesday. Thus, candidates must be available
> >to sit for the test on both afternoons.
> >
> >Subsequent NCLB examinations will be convened whenever the following
> >are present: 1( Ten or more candidates are gathered, 2) An appropriate
> >testing venue can be procured, and 3) At least two NBPCB administrative
> >staff are present.
> >
> >The combined application and testing fee is $250.
> >The application deadline for testing in Dallas is June 13.
> >Test seating is limited, so apply now to ensure your slot!
> >
> >To apply online go to:
> >http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/application/
> >
> >
> >or to download the NCLB Candidate Guidelines please visit:
> >http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/
> >
> >
> >For additional information please visit the NBPCB website at:
> >www.nbpcb.org or contact Louise Walch, NBPCB Coordinator, at:
>braille at nbpcb.org.
>
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